The goal of the website and Facebook campaign called "Boylston is Back" was to get as many people as possible to spend at least $25 at a business affected by the attack.

The explosions damaged many businesses in the area while forcing others to shut down for a week while federal investigators gathered evidence.

“These businesses that have been off-limits since Marathon Monday are open and are looking forward to receiving and serving their customers once again,” said Mayor Tom Menino.

Waitress Judith Garcia said customer support has been overwhelming.

“It means a lot honestly, you have no idea,” Garcia said. “A lot of us are really struggling especially since it’s the end of the month.”

Members of the Fournier family, of Greensboro, Penn., said they had to pay their respects while they were in town visiting family.

“We are here visiting family and spending time and we are here to help support the businesses and the community after the tragic event,” said John Fournier.

Angela Carter, of Springfield, said she wanted to pay her respects and buy a T-shirt to help support the victims.

“We are here to support the town. It’s good to be here. It’s a wonderful city. It was terrible what happened,” she said.

In an effort to drive consumers to the area, parking meters between Arlington Street and Massachusetts Avenue, as well as those adjacent to the Public Garden, were free through Sunday.

“To support the efforts of our local businesses through the end of the weekend, the city of Boston is offering free parking at meters on Boylston Street and throughout the entire Back Bay,” Menino said.